Conservation & Restoration
The artworks you see in the background are unrestored paintings from the 17th through 19th centuries. Restoration work is currently ongoing, and finished works will be showcased here as they are completed.
Before Restoration
These are the artworks before restoration work began:
Charité and Rubens (before restoration)
Raphael (before restoration)Reference Objects
To guide our restoration of the Rubens work, we study these reference materials:
The Coronation in Saint-Denis
Rubens sketch - Coronation
The Meeting of Marie de Médicis and Henri IV at LyonA Marriage of Traditions
Our approach bridges Swedish conservation practices (where we learned the Rome School) with Austrian restoration expertise, drawing upon networks across both nations.
The Rome School emphasizes minimal intervention and historical authenticity, preserving the artist's original intent while respecting the patina of age.
Wiener Retusche (Viennese Retouching), developed by Josef Hajsinek and his successors, employs the traditional Harz-Öl (resin-oil) retouching system. Using natural resins—Mastix and Dammar—as binders and isolating layers, this technique allows reversible, optically integrated restoration while maintaining scholarly integrity.
Preserving artistic genius for future generations.